Appreciate any comments regarding wording/layout etc. thanks in advance... Defence: Case: xxxx In response to the allegations contained in the Particulars of claim and referring to the specific page numbers and paragraphs as set out in that claim: Page 1, Paragraph 1.

Hi all. As you probably know, I am defending a claim and it has involved approx 50 hours work and preparation, plus a number of phone calls and trips to witnesses etc. Can I include notional amounts within my counterclaim for the costs associated with this effort and time? Is there a specific way to cost them or can I just decide what is reasonable and back it up later if necessary?

According to BBC: "The first charge he faces is that on 16 May 2003 he fraudulently obtained £25,000 from Unat Direct Insurance Management Limited by deception, by falsely representing that he had been killed in an accident on or about 21 March 2002." But if you are playing dead, how can you represent anything at all (falsely or truthfully). And wasn't it his...

I've been sent a scan of an old portrait photograph, and I'm trying to help the owner to identify the sitter. She owns the photograph, but I suspect that the copyright subsists with the photographer, or his/her heirs in title, as it has a Keswick Photographer's stamp on the print. Our suspicion is that the photo was taken some time before 1920, but it's hard to be absolutely sure. If I were to...

The National Secular Society has looked at how someone who has left a religion can compel that religion a) to amend its baptismal records (eg where a baby never consented to belong to a religion), b) to refrain from using the individual's past membership statistically (eg to obtain public funds for faith schools). (http:// www.secularism.org.uk/debaptism.html). So...I imagine the NCC would...

Hi All.. wondered if anyone has had any dealings with claiming for laptop damage on accidental cover. (household) VERY annoyingly today i spilled a cup of coffee down the front of my laptop. (and it is just 8 weeks old) Laptop not working now, and started smoking a little (presume that means it is very dead.) Have looked through the small print in the insurance booklet, and it

about to move house and won't need a tv licence anymore for a while so wish to cancel direct debit and ideally get a refund for unused portion according to the website... http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/gethelp/faqs.jsp;jsessionid=6BB3B28523AD289A79B3F6536E01752F i need to provide all this.. "The reason you require a refund " "Your new address and the date you moved (if appropriate) " "Evidence of...

BBC Radio 4 have just run a programme on legal aid. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/unreliableevidence/pip/avg47/ In amongst the many statistics (about 19 minutes in) were the thresholds at which legal aid in criminal cases is granted. I thought it worth pointing out that the thresholds given (£12,000 and £21,000) contradict the estimates made previously in this group.

I'm hoping someone here can give me some advice. My dad died 3 years ago, and the vast majority of his estate went to my stepmother. However, there is a small payment of around £5,000 each to go to me and my siblings. Everyone is in agreement that the money is to go to myself and my siblings. My brother as executor has given approval to release the funds.. My stepmother won't respond to the...

2 sons stand to inherit cash once I get probate, a condition of the will is that it's put into a trust (each) until they reach 25 yrs, unless I wish to use it for them (e.g. for their education) at my sole discretion). Any pointers as to where I go for basic advice on how to set up a trust? Do I really need to see a lawyer? (or an accountant?) or is there a DIY solution? Thanks for any...

A county court case (small claims track) I'm helping a claimant with rumbles on, and yesterday was the 14-day deadline for filing documents and witness statements. We got our bundle in, but the defendant hasn't bothered, and I suspect they thought we'd given up. A really basic couple of questions:

I am having problems with a garage which serviced my car and carried outsome remedial work. The work carried out was: Nearside and offside front brake hoses replaced P3 service MOT preparation and test Engine flush some others not relevant to the question

Our mother recently died aged 77 years and left £320,000 in a bank portfolio and a house valued at £150.000 her husband of 7 years has the right to stay in the house rent free until he dies but my mother left him nothing in her will as for her it was her money partially accrued from her previous husband (from their divorce) and her house which she had before she even...

A relative of mine has just been sent to a Liverpool prison. Last month what with the Liverpool postal strike he managed to get 5 visits instead of 4. I have seen a notice somewhere in the prison that states that by law only two visits lasting half an hour are allowed each month but they give 4 visits as normal practice. This month they have give my relative only 3 visiting orders and said...

Is there an accepted way for one party to deal with a situation when the other party lies through their teeth at a County Court hearing? We just opposed an application to set-aside a judgement, unsuccessfully. The claimant lied about their efforts to resolve the matter outside court, and the DJ did not give us any opportunity to protest. In reality, it was likely to be set aside anyway (the...

Hi all just need some advice and ideas of outcome really. Nov 11th i was involved in a road rage incident which got out of hand and i'll be the first to admit im stupid and made a mistake so i dont need any of that cheers. Now after it all i was charged to appear in magistrates court with criminal damage, as i kicked and punched his car and because we were chasing each other i am also being...

I'd be grateful for comments on whether a crime has been committed here, and what the next steps should be... A grandparent dies and wills a considerable bequest in trust for their grandchild's education. The trustee (the grandparent's only child, who is also the executor) decides to spend the money on their house and so the funds are no longer available for the grandchild. Can the...

Is there one? What's the first point of call? Our claimant presented the DJ with a document today which was acted upon (affected the outcome) without disclosure to us. Is there a collective opinion on whether we should complain or just get hold of a copy of the document?

Is there a place on the net where I can obtain recent crown court sentences and/or results ?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any information about the implementation of S.36 - Unauthorised acts with intent to impair operation of computer, etc I have emailed my MP (Sarah Teather) about it as well. TIA Iain